Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Assistant
Carleton University
01.2021 - 04.2023
Developed a protocol for the clinical study characterizing bacterial profile of tissues from grade III and IV pressure injuries of 4 patients in joint collaboration with the Bruyère Research Institute at St. Vincent’s Hospital
Performed antibiotic resistance assays (MIC and MBC) and fluorescence microscopy on clinical samples
Analyzed bacterial profile of swabs and tissue through sequencing non-molecular (plating on 15 selective media) and molecular approaches (PCR, 16s sequencing)
Generated a database to record bacterial profiles and antibiograms of biofilm-infected tissues and communicated with important stakeholders and healthcare professionals on the data
Presented study and findings at the Bruyère Annual Research Day Conference
Teaching Assistant
Carleton University
09.2022 - 04.2023
Taught microbiology (Microbiology and Virology) and immunology (Immunity and Immune-
Related Disorders) undergraduate labs averaging 30 students
Answered student’s concerns and questions related to course material and facilitated discussions through in-person and email
Demonstrated techniques to students to ensure aseptic practices within BSL-2 labs
Helped with grading assignments and quizzes, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
Teaching Assistant
University of Waterloo
09.2019 - 12.2019
Taught second-year microbiology (Microbiology lab) and presented vital information about the experimentations conducted in the lab
Demonstrated and mentored students individually on the proper techniques to operate different machinery (Gel electrophoresis, DNA isolation) prior to experiments
Provided feedback on lab reports and quizzes in in-person or through email to support individual development
Documented student’s lab skills and grades onto D2L’s database
Lab Assistant
Neufeld Research Group
09.2018 - 12.2018
Maintained the basic upkeep of the microbiology lab according to expectations of the lab manager (e.g., disposal of biological and chemical waste) every week
Performed experiments individually to aid in the research of graduate students’ projects
Sterilized microbiological media, glassware and tools using the autoclave machine
Upheld and sustained safety protocols and reported any hazards to the lab manager
Instructional Support Assistant
University of Waterloo
01.2018 - 04.2018
Primary contact for more than 400 students on a computer science course and ensured smooth running of course webpage
Innovated creative assignments and quizzes on Brightspace for students to practice acquired knowledge
Graded exams, assignments, and quizzes and recorded grades onto a database
Tutored troubled students with assignments and course material by holding regular office hours
Responded to student’s concerns through e-mail in a timely manner
Education
Master of Science - Health Sciences
Carleton University
Ottawa, ON
04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON
04.2020
Skills
Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Microbiological and Molecular techniques (Cell culturing, DNA isolation, Gel-electrophoresis)
Data Collation and Data Entry through Clinical Study
Attention to Detail and High Accuracy
Database Organization (Access)
Time Management and Specimen Coordination
Accomplishments
Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans Course of
Research Ethics (2021)
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) (2021)
Biosafety Training (2021)
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Training (Handling all classes/Shipping 6.2) (2022)
International Conference of Harmonisation – Good Clinical Practice Guideline (ICH-GCP)
(2023)
Certification
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) - [2021]
Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans Course of Research Ethics - [2021]
Biosafety Training - [2021]
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Training (Handling all classes/Shipping 6.2) - [2022]
International Conference of Harmonisation – Good Clinical Practice Guideline (ICH-GCP) - [2023]